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In our series a ‘Search for A Theory of Everything’ we dive into the astronomy, history and meaning of the Midsummer holiday which, to this day, constitutes a massive party in Sweden, Norway, and elsewhere, but is largely absent in large parts of the world.
Then we ask, why don’t we celebrate this in the United States? Perhaps coming to some profound conclusions.
Also, come see the world’s biggest bonfire in Ålesund, Norway. It is epic.
Please listen and I hope you enjoy…
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
3:44 Midsummer Night by Nikolai Astrup
3:50 Side Conversation about The Scream by Edvard Munch
4:23 Back to Midsummer Night by Nikolai Astrup
5:45 The Astronomy and Science of the Summer Solstice
12:57 Our Ancestors and their Monuments
15:55 Stonehenge
18:10 Christianization of Europe and St. John the Baptist’s Birthday
21:09 Origins of Midsummer and Where It’s Celebrated
23:20 Midsummer/Midsommar in Sweden
27:08 World’s Biggest Bonfire - Midsummer in Ålesund, Norway
33:24 Why is Midsummer Not Recognized in the United States and Why It Should Be…
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Promised Links:
Midsummer in Sweden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SC8ccxX-44
Visit Sweden!
Slinningsbålet Bonfire 2025 in Ålesund Norway - Summer Solstice Celebration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uuqqo2x7KrM
Visit Norway!
How we lit the World's tallest annual bonfire - Slinningsbålet 2015 (34m): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1bVZMWs7VQ&t=372s
Midsommar Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vnghdsjmd0&sttick=0
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